Since the NBA implemented the current draft lottery format in 1985, which players have proven they've been the most worthy of being atop their respective draft classes?
LeBron James -- the top pick in the 2003 NBA Draft -- seems like a logical choice. But has someone outperformed the King on an individual basis? How do we find out?
Basketball Reference's win shares per 48 minutes (WS/48) metric is here to help answer that question by providing us with a full list of the best top-five selections in the current draft era.